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R224 XWR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 XWR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016
Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators work for front and rear off same control

Pass 29 May 2014 12,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Non-obligatory bar-end indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,806 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 5,789 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 115 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2007 857 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 37 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 29 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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R224 XWR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R224 XWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R224 XWR registered?

R224 XWR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R224 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 XWR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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